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AT14 MEL

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT14 MEL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 103,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 103,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 92,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 61,706 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm and wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2020 55,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm and wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing on edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,804 miles

front and rear brake pads low

rear tyres nearing tread wear indicator

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,165 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AT14 MEL is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT14 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AT14 MEL registered?

AT14 MEL is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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